90 Best Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers You Should Know
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Christmas trivia questions are a great way to keep people engaged and entertained during the Christmas season. (Or, any other time of the year you decide to play a game of Christmas trivia quiz.)
What better way to break the ice than with these Christmas-themed ice breaker questions?
Icebreakers are always the perfect way to take your gathering from awkward to awesome! And, there's no better time than Christmas day to use these trivia questions to test your knowledge on all things Christmas.
With this list of questions to ask, you'll give everyone so many things to chat about – from old Christmas movies to their favorite Christmas jingles – you'll really get the Christmas spirit going!
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10 Best Christmas Trivia Questions
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The best Christmas trivia questions are the ones that bring out the joy in people while challenging them at the same time.
Here are the 10 best Christmas trivia questions:
1. How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
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Four
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The spirits of Christmas Past, Present, Yet to Come, and Jacob Marley, who is Scrooge's former business partner and is the first ghost to appear.
2. Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?
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The Christian bishop St. Nicholas
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Santa was known for his kindness and generosity that gave him this title. However, St. Nicholas didn't look much like the Santa that we all know today.
3. How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?
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364
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One more present would have made up a whole year's worth of gifts... Unless this song was written based on a leap year.
4. What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
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Jingle Bells
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The original title of the song was "One Horse Open Sleigh" – it's no wonder why it was preferably played during Christmas.
5. What are Christmas trees also called?
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Yule-Tree
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This is due to the comparisons between Christmas trees and Yule-trees.
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6. On what street did a Santa Claus miracle occur?
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34th
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If you know the movie title, you know the answer.
7. What is the capital of Christmas Island?
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Flying Fish Cove
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Christmas Island is a tourist destination known for it's extraordinary coral reefs and caves and, aside from the name, has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas!
8. What does Santa ride on in Finland?
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9. What month observes the shortest day in the northern hemisphere?
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December
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This day is known as the winter solstice; the shortest day and the longest night of the year.
10. In what year did Hallmark make its first Christmas cards?
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1915
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Hallmark Christmas cards came five years after the company was founded, however, they were not the first. People originally started sending Christmas cards in 1843.
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9 Random christmas trivia questions
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Random trivia questions and answers are always fun because you never know what to expect. So, to mix things up for your Christmas trivia games, we've put together a list of random Christmas trivia questions and answers that will certainly take the conversation from one end to the other.
Here are 9 random Christmas trivia questions:
11. In which direction should you stir mincemeat for good luck; clockwise or anti-clockwise?
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Clockwise
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This Christmas superstition is thought to bring bad luck for the next year to come when stirred anti-clockwise.
12. Which spirit is traditionally added to butter and served with Christmas pudding?
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Brandy
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Brandy can either be used to make a sweet icing for Christmas pudding or to light the pudding on fire.
13. Where is the World's Largest Nativity Scene located?
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Einsiedeln, Switzerland
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450 figures were hand carved and set in front of a huge painted background (30 meters in length) to tell the story of Christmas.
14. Gingerbread houses were inspired by which popular fairy tale?
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Hansel and Gretel
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Rest assured, the only consequences you'll get when eating a gingerbread house of your own are all those added calories.
15. Which actor played the role of “Bad Santa” in 2003?
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Billy Bob Thornton
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Billy Bob Thornton has admitted that he was actually pretty drunk during the filming of "Bad Santa" – a lot of those scenes make sense now.
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16. What is the name of the boy who builds the snowman in the movie of the same name?
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James
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In the animation of "The Snowman", (which has no dialogue) the only reference to the boy's name is on a tag of a present he receives.
17. When was the ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’ song written?
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1962
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Since 1962, this song has been covered by hundreds of artists, including; Whitney Houston, Carrie Underwood, Flyleaf, Johnny Cash, and even Elmo!
18. What’s the biggest snowman ever made?
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It's called Olympia
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Olympia, which was actually a snow-woman, held the title of the biggest snowman at 122 feet in height, and was made out of 13 million pounds of snow.
19. What is the main ingredient in traditional gingerbread cookies?
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Flour
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Don't be surprised if you get a few "ginger" or "bread" answers.
10 christmas trivia questions for adults
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It's always fun to have a separate set of Christmas trivia questions for adults to widen the range of topics in your game of trivia. These questions are perfect for adults because they challenge them with things they're probably already familiar with.
Here are 10 Christmas trivia questions for adults:
20. Do folks still go caroling these days?
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Yes
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Someone has to keep the tradition going.
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21. What star sign would you be if you’re born on Christmas Day?
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Capricorn
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Christmas and birthday presents all on the same day – that's one lucky Capricorn!
22. In what year did Google start tracking Santa Claus?
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2004
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Since then, kids haven't had to wake up in the middle of the night to try and catch Santa.
23. What did Harry Potter get for his first Christmas at Hogwarts?
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Invisibility Cloak
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Something we all wanted for Christmas...
24. Did Christmas stop a war?
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25. This famous hotel magnate was born on December 25, 1887
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Conrad Hilton
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"Christmas is forever" is carved on his gravestone.
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26. How many weeks before Christmas does the 2003 film “Love Actually” begin?
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Five
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Watching "Love Actually" during Christmas time has 'actually' become a Christmas tradition.
27. What popular Christmas song did Eartha Kitt record in 1953?
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Santa Baby
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This song was considered offensive in 1953 – my, how times have changed...
28. Who designed the first Christmas card?
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John Horsely
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Back when they were colored by hand.
29. What do the people of Finland do on Christmas Eve?
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Light candles on the grave of relatives
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Graveyards are said to be a "sea of light" during Christmas Eve in Finland.
8 easy Christmas trivia questions
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The Christmas trivia game can come with some not so easy questions to answer, that's why we thought we'd make things a bit easier on you with these easy trivia questions.
Here are 8 easy Christmas trivia questions:
30. In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
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Old silk hat
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Frosty's hat, which was magic, belonged to a magician who repeatedly tried to get the hat back.
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31. What is the most popular Christmas Topper?
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Angel
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Early Christian's used them to scare off evil spirits from their homes.
32. St. Nick's beard is like what feature of winter?
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Snow
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Fluffy and white!
33. What holiday comes a week after Christmas?
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New Year's Day
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New Year's Day comes exactly 7 days after Christmas and always lands on the same day of the week as Christmas day.
34. What do most elves wear on the tips of their shoes?
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Bells
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They have to make people aware of their presence some way.
35. The Grinch is as cuddly as a...?
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Cactus
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You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch has some unusually accurate descriptions for the Grinch.
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36. What type of weather is often associated with Christmas?
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Snow
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It's pretty sad that a lot of people don't get to experience a snowy Christmas.
37. Miracle on 34th street took place in which city?
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New York
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You don't need to watch the movie to know this answer.
9 hard christmas trivia questions
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We had to challenge you with these hard trivia questions after that round of easy questions.
Here are 9 hard Christmas trivia questions:
38. What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
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39. Which country possessed the most expensive Christmas Tree ever?
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40. Are Santa's reindeer male or female?
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Female
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Male reindeer don't have antlers during Christmas time.
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41. How long does it take a natural Christmas Tree to grow?
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6-15 years
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From a seedling to an 8 foot tree.
42. What is Santa Claus's zip code?
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H0H 0H0
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According to Canadians, of course.
43. Which continent is the turkey from?
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North America
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Oddly enough, the bird is named after the country; Turkey for passing through Turkish shipping routes to be delivered throughout Europe.
44. What Christmas food is made from "marsh-whorts"?
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Cranberry Sauce
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Marsh-whort is an old name for cranberry.
45. The name of Scrooge's dead business partner?
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Jacob Marely
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Jacob Marely dies on Christmas Eve, to which Scrooge is the only person to show at his funeral.
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46. Brenda Lee was doing what around the Christmas tree?
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Rockin'
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Astonishingly, Brenda Lee was only 13 years old when she recorded "Rockin' Around a Christmas Tree".
8 fun christmas trivia questions
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Trivia is already a fun game to play, but when you have a specific list of fun trivia questions, it gets even funnier! You'll have a great time just browsing through these fun Christmas trivia questions, guaranteed!
Here is a list of 8 fun Christmas trivia questions:
47. When was the "Jingle Bells" first played from space?
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1965
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This was actually the first song ever to be played from space.
48. Whose eye is made of coal?
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Frosty's
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"Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly happy soul, With a corncob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal".
49. Did celebrating Christmas used to be illegal?
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Yes
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In 1647, Christmas celebrations were banned and replaced with a day of fasting due to the many festivities that were not biblical.
50. Who had the first Christmas tree?
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Martin Luther
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Martin Luther came up with the idea of candle-lit trees in 1536.
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51. In Japan, Santa is said to live on the moon. True or false?
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FALSE
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Of course it's false! How could Santa survive on the moon? ...As if the North Pole is survivable.
52. "I’ll be back again someday" were the last words of?
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Frosty
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The quote had been changed to "I'll be back again Christmas day" in the "Frosty the Snowman" song. At least we know when he'll be back.
53. The Ox and the Lamb kept time with whom?
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Litt;e Drummer boy
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Meaning, They kept pace with the beat of his drum.
54. In the Night before Christmas what was hung on the chimney?
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Stocking
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The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
7 funny christmas trivia questions
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There's nothing like funny trivia questions to get a few laughs going when playing a game of Christmas trivia. Give these questions a go when you feel like you need to add some more amusement to the game.
Here are 7 funny Christmas trivia questions:
55. In the song "Jingle Bells" who was seated by my side?
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Miss Fannie Bright
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Til this day, it's a mystery as to who (or what) Miss Fannie Bright is.
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56. Yogi Bear spends his first Christmas in what park?
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Jelly Stone Park
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Yogi Bear's Jelly Stone Park has actually been made into a camp resort with over 80 locations throughout the US and Canada.
57. Who said, "God Bless Us, Every One!"?
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Tiny Tim
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This quote is also repeated at the end of "A Christmas Carol" to symbolize the change in Scrooge's heart.
58. In Santa Claus the Movie, Joe drank what and burped?
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Coke
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The best burps always come from fizzy drinks!
59. Alvin the Chipmunk wants what for Christmas?
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Hoola-Hoop
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The Chipmunks Song, "Don't be Late", is one of the greatest Christmas songs of all time making it at number 1 in the billboard hot 100.
60. Which number was printed on Santa’s sweater while playing a football game?
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25
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This "number 25 sweater" is worn on Santa in the 2002 film, "The Santa Claus 2", in case you're wondering.
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61. Eggnog comes in both...
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Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic
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Most people prefer eggnog with alcohol. Not really sure if it's because of the taste or effect...
11 christmas history trivia questions
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Christmas is entirely based off historical stories and traditions, so it only makes sense to catch up on your Christmas history with this list of history trivia questions. You may be surprised at all the things you don't know about Christmas.
Here are 11 Christmas history trivia questions:
62. True or False: The first Christmas tree appeared in the United States.
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FALSE
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Germany was the first country to start the Christmas tree tradition with lighted candles as decoration.
63. Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney?
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Italy
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This tradition is celebrated on the night of the Epiphany (January 5th).
64. Which American President banned Christmas trees in the White House?
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Theodore Roosevelt
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He did this in an attempt to save the trees that were largely being cut down for Christmas.
65. Who was the first person to wear a tailored Santa costume and walk around the store, distributing gifts?
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James Edgar
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This was a dream come true for many children. People started coming by train just so their kids could meet Santa in person.
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66. In what century was the first written use of Xmas?
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16th Century
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The X comes from the Greek word Christos, which means Christ in English.
67. What country started the tradition of exchanging gifts?
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Italy (Romans)
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This was a pagan tradition, but also adds a lot of meaning to Christmas; which is the gift of appreciation.
68. Which English leader banned the singing of Christmas songs?
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Oliver Cromwell
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Cromwell, who was a Puritan, believed singing was sinful, especially during a religious holiday.
69. In what country are Christmas trees decorated with spiders?
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Ukraine
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Ukrainians believe that seeing a spider or spider web on a tree signifies good fortune for the next year to come.
70. What did Tom Smith invent in 1847?
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Christmas Cracker
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This was one of Smith's promotional ideas that became very successful.
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71. What year was Santa's wife, Mrs. Claus, first introduced to the world?
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1889
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She was introduced through a poem called "Goody Santa Claus on a Sleigh Ride" – Goody referring to Goodwife (Mrs.).
72. Which famous scientist was born on Christmas Day?
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Sir Isaac Newton
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This was according to the Julien Calendar, which was only used in England at the time. To the rest of the world, he was born January 4th.
8 christmas trivia for kids
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Kids also like to take part in Christmas trivia, although sometimes it can be a bit boring for them if there aren't any trivia questions for kids included.
Here are 8 Christmas trivia questions for kids:
73. Why were candy canes first invented?
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For bored kids at church
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Candy canes were made to imitate a shepherds hook in honor of Jesus.
74. What is a baby reindeer called?
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A calf
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A male deer is called a bull and a female deer is called a cow.
75. Is there a Mrs. Santa Claus?
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Yes
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Santa needs companionship just like the rest of us.
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76. How many reindeer drive Santa Claus' Sleigh?
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Nine
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Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and, don't forget, Rudolph.
77. When is Christmas celebrated all over the world?
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December 25th
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However, a lot of countries choose to enjoy their festivities and traditions on Christmas Eve.
78. What color is the Grinch?
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Green
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The Grinch is rumored to have been changed to the color green in the adaptation based off the color of an ugly rented car in the same shade.
79. Traditionally who opens the gifts first?
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Younger family memner
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Because kids can't wait to open their gifts and wake up before everyone else on Christmas day.
80. Which snacks do kids leave for Santa?
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Milk and cookies
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Yes, but who gets to eat them?
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7 christmas in the Bible trivia questions
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Try these Bible trivia questions on people who claim to have read the Bible. You'll be quick to figure out who's telling the truth.
Here are 7 Christmas Bible trivia questions:
81. Who were the Magi?
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Wise men
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These wise men came to look for Jesus after he was born.
82. Christmas wasn't always on December 25.
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There is no mention of December 25 in the Bible.
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There is also no mention of the exact date of jesus' birth.
83. Which Old Testament prophet had the most say about the birth of Christ?
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Isiah
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Before the birth of Jesus, Isiah was believed to have lived already 700 years.
84. Which emperor ordered to kill all the young children?
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Herod
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He did this in an attempt to get rid of the baby Jesus.
85. What guided the wise men to find Jesus?
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A star
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This is significantly why stars are placed atop the Christmas tree.
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86. To where did Jesus' family flee from Bethlehem?
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Egypt
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This was after an angel warned Joseph to leave with Jesus and Mary.
87. Just what is a heavenly host?
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An army of angels
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They have the heavenly power to assist the people of God.
3 christmas in the 80s trivia questions and answers
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During the 80s, we were left with many timeless Christmas memories. Relive all of these memories with these 80s trivia questions and answers.
88. Can you name this movie where Bruce Willis takes on terrorists at a Christmas party?
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Die Hard
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Die Hard is one of the only action movies that also doubles as a Christmas movie. When these two genres mix, it totally works!
89. In 1989's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, how long has Cousin Eddie been unemployed?
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Seven years
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is just one example of a National Lampoon movie, and there are many others.
90. Name the animatronic cassette-playing bear toy that every kid wanted for Christmas in the mid 80s.
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Teddy Ruxpin
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The 80s was the age of the cassette, and many people absolutely loved this interesting analog music format.
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Downloadable and Printable List of Christmas Trivia Questions
Here is a downloadable list of Christmas trivia questions (right-click the image and select Save Image As:):
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How To Pick The Best Christmas trivia questions
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There were probably quite a few questions that appealed to you, however, you won't be playing this game solo. Keep these tips below in mind when choosing the perfect Christmas trivia questions… or feel free to use them all!
Here is how to pick the best Christmas trivia questions:
1. Know your contestants
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Take the time to analyze the people you'll be playing with. Figure out what they know and what they don't know about Christmas. Pick questions that appeal to the entire group and don't forget to include the kids.
2. Choose prize-worthy questions
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Since Christmas is the time of giving, why not hand out prizes for certain questions? It can be random or categorized, whichever way you choose, this is a great way to incorporate a Christmas tradition into a Christmas game.
3. Mix it up
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Choose a few questions from each category even if you don't like the topic. You never know what others might find interesting. Make sure to also pick Christmas questions that spark conversation and cheer on the Christmas spirit.
More Awesome Ice Breaker Games And Questions To Ask
Love trivia games? Try out these other ice breaker games and questions to ask:
- Christmas isn't the only time of the year to play trivia. Test your skills with these Thanksgiving trivia questions and have a great time learning about this cultural packed holiday.
- Question games don't need to have a theme. If you're just looking for a great way to break the ice, this list of fun ice breaker questions are sure to do the trick.
- Halloween trivia is another way to add entertainment to your holiday gatherings.
- Most likely to questions are the best way to identify people's personalities, they're also a great way for people to compliment themselves (depending on the question, that is!).
- Never have I ever questions can be an awkward game, but you've got to admit that it's one of the funniest question games.
In Conclusion
We hope you find these Christmas trivia questions and answers as the perfect game to play during the holiday seasons.
Trivia questions are always a great way to break the ice and get the conversations rolling. So, use this list of questions to ask to start your Christmas festivities.
You'll be surprised at how quickly these ice breaker questions get people in the spirit of Christmas. Merry Christmas trivia!
